We will be performing a swim test at Venetian Pool on next Tuesday the 27th of August. The scouts should come in uniform with their bathing suit underneath or in a bag to change in the bathroom. Please bring a towel. Here are the swim test details:
To complete the Swimmer test, you must demonstrate the following:
Jump feet-first into water deeper than your head, level off, and begin swimming.
Swim 75 yards in a strong manner using one or more of the following strokes: sidestroke, breaststroke, trudgen, or crawl (no dog-paddle)
Swim 25 yards using an easy, resting backstroke.
After completing the swim, rest by floating (Typically, for up to one minute).
(The 100 yards must be completed in one swim without stops and include at least one sharp turn.)
To complete the Beginner test, you must demonstrate the following:
Jump feet-first into water deeper than one’s head, level off, then swim 25 feet on the surface.
Turn sharply, resume swimming as before, and return to the starting place.
(Therefore, a beginner will need to swim 25 feet in each direction for a total of 50 feet.)
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